Understanding by Design Template
By Ms. K and Ms. B

















Stage 1 - Desired Outcome








Established Goals:





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-Learn to use exponential functions to model real-world data.
-Learn to graph exponential functions and their inverses, logarithmic functions.
-Learn to solve exponential and logarithmic equations.













Understandings:

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Essential Question:
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Students will understand that…

· How can we relate exponential functions and logarithmic functions to the real-world?





-To evaluate logarithms, you can write them in exponential form.
-A logarithmic function is the inverse of exponential functions.
-You can use the properties of logarithms to rewrite logarithmic expressions.






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Students will know . . .
-Properties of Logarithms (Product, Quotient, and Power)
-Equation of a logarithmic function.
-Equation of an exponential function.
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Students will be able to
-Use these properties to evaluate logarithmic and exponential functions.
-Identify properties of logarithms, simplify logarithms, and expand logarithms.



























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Performance Tasks:

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Other Evidence:
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- Project-Predict U.S. population in 2015 to the nearest million.
Textbook pg. 434 #1-8
Pg. 451 1-20 odd
Pg. 457 #1-20 even




* Graph the exponential decay of the depreciated car.
*Compare the amount of energy released in two earthquakes.





Stage 3 - Learning Plan








Learning Activities:





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*Investigate the energy released in two specific earthquakes.

*Research the decay of depreciated cars that members of your family own family members.

























































































Understandings:

U
Essential Question:
Q




Students will understand that…

· How can we relate exponential functions and logarithmic functions to the real-world?





-To evaluate logarithms, you can write them in exponential form.
-A logarithmic function is the inverse of exponential functions.
-You can use the properties of logarithms to rewrite logarithmic expressions.






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Students will know . . .
-Properties of Logarithms (Product, Quotient, and Power)
-Equation of a logarithmic function.
-Equation of an exponential function.
K

Students will be able to
-Use these properties to evaluate logarithmic and exponential functions.
-Identify properties of logarithms, simplify logarithms, and expand logarithms.



























Stage 2 - Assessment Evidence








Performance Tasks:

T
Other Evidence:
OE




- Project-Predict U.S. population in 2015 to the nearest million.
Textbook pg. 434 #1-8
Pg. 451 1-20 odd
Pg. 457 #1-20 even




* Graph the exponential decay of the depreciated car.
*Compare the amount of energy released in two earthquakes.





Stage 3 - Learning Plan








Learning Activities:





L








*Investigate the energy released in two specific earthquakes.

*Research the decay of depreciated cars that members of your family own family members.